Operational Accountant

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7 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Business Intelligence • Consulting
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The Role
Own day-to-day accounting operations: month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll (including commissions and contractors), 401(k) administration, 1099 filing, bank reconciliations, and produce financial reports. Improve systems, controls, and scalable workflows in a fast-paced, remote environment.
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About the Role

We're looking for an Operational Accountant with 5+ years of experience to own day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This is a hands-on role for a builder—someone who can run the close, keep the books clean, and improve the systems and processes around them as we scale.Responsibilities

  • Own the full month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
  • Manage daily bookkeeping and maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records
  • Perform weekly bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections
  • Run payroll, including commission calculations and contractor payroll
  • Administer 401(k) processing and ensure compliance
  • Prepare and file 1099s
  • Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports for leadership
  • Identify gaps in existing processes and build scalable workflows and controls
Requirements
  • 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a high-growth or fast-paced setting
  • Strong command of month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and payroll
  • Experience with 401(k) administration, 1099 filing, and commission/contractor payments
  • Proficiency across: Deel, QuickBooks Online (QBO), Campfire, Ramp, HubSpot, and Claude AI
  • Comfortable working independently with shifting priorities and minimal hand-holding
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong critical-thinking skills and a builder's mindset—you improve what you touch
  • Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats
You'll Thrive Here If You
  • Like building systems, not just maintaining them
  • Move fast without sacrificing accuracy
  • Ask "why" and spot problems before they become fires
  • Want ownership over operational finance end to end
What is Contrarian Thinking and what do we do?

We aim to make Main Street > Wall Street.

Who are we: We are an investment firm and media company led by veterans of Wall Street, Private Equity, and operators of Main Street businesses. We help owners BUY, SCALE, and SELL businesses.

Our Ecosystem:

  • Capital & Investment Company – We invest millions annually in businesses and support portfolio companies in scaling to create enduring, profitable companies that change the world.
  • Events & Community – We help business buyers and builders through live workshops, weekly calls, and annual events around the country. We have two types of communities:
    1. For Buyers (Contrarian Academy): a vetted community of buyers who use our campus, curriculum, and advisors to acquire or invest in businesses.
    2. For Builders (Growth Boardroom): a community and event ecosystem where we help business owners use our proven systems and advisors to grow enduring, profitable companies.
  • Media & Content – We aim to be the biggest and most trusted business media company in the world through podcasts, YouTube, books, and education that make business content better than any university degree.

Come build with us.

Location

Fully Remote (Company is based in Austin, Texas)

Please note: This role requires being available during regular business hours, 9am–6pm CT.

Type of Employment

Full-Time

Crew Benefits

All of these benefits go into effect on Day 1 of your employment with us.

  • Unlimited PTO Policy (with approval from your Direct Support) + 9 paid US holidays and your 3 local holidays
  • On-time direct deposit pay 2x/month
  • Learn expert deal-making and how to buy businesses with 100% free access to all of our courses and our flagship Contrarian Academy

    Skills Required

    • 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience
    • Strong command of month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
    • Experience managing AP/AR, accounts payable and receivable processes
    • Experience running payroll including commission calculations and contractor payroll
    • Experience with 401(k) administration and compliance
    • Experience preparing and filing 1099s
    • Proficiency with Deel, QuickBooks Online (QBO), Campfire, Ramp, HubSpot, and Claude AI
    • Comfortable working independently with shifting priorities and minimal supervision
    • High attention to detail and accuracy
    • Strong critical-thinking skills and a builder's mindset to improve processes and controls
    • Experience in a high-growth or fast-paced setting (ideal)
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    The Company
    HQ: Austin, Texas
    15 Employees

    What We Do

    The Easiest Place to Buy & Sell a Business

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